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2013

January 1, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Christie’s Top 10 YA Reads of 2013

When we talk about our top ten YA book picks of the year, it’s always hard to just pick top ten….  Everything is influenced in some way. I am chair of the Rainbow Project, which looks at books birth through 18 with GLBTQ content, and so I read (and have access to more) GLBTQ materials […]

December 31, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Christie says Goodbye 2013….

Everyone makes resolutions for the New Year…  Mine for 2013 were: How did I do? Straighten Desk:  I get it somewhat straight- at least a little. It may be that I leave 15-20 minutes later than my schedule, but at least I have a clear place to work the next day. And, it’s always clear […]

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